The Green Gram in Fordingbridge is a community refill shop championing low waste living, locally made products, and volunteer powered shopping. From household refills to herbs, spices, gifts and eco essentials, the shop brings sustainability, community spirit and affordable everyday choices together on the high street.
Tag: slow living
Yoga: It’s more than just stretching and breathing.
The first few minutes on the mat always tell me more than I expect. Sometimes I arrive there after a long day, shoulders creeping up towards my ears, my neck at a funny angle, and a to-do list still humming in the back of my mind. I move through a few familiar poses, a downward…
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How to Be a Reader in a World That Scrolls
Why books feel harder than ever — and why that might be exactly the reason to pick one up. Nobody reads anymore. Or at least that’s how it feels. In a world of swipes, scrolls, and clicks, turning a page isn’t part of most people’s daily routines – mine included. Ironically, our idea of ‘reading’…
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Easing into the ‘Ber Months’ – and a New Chapter
Letting go of routine, making space for growth, and trusting the turn of the season. September for me feels like a natural new beginning. The light is shifting as evenings stretch a little shorter, the morning air has a quiet chill to it, and trees are flirting with the idea of turning gold. There is…
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